.s. schools after connecticut school shooting, saying that it is, saying, to his critics that it is his critics and not his views that are truly out of touch. >> if it is crazy to call for putting police and armed security in our school to protect our children, then call me crazy. i'll tell you what the american people, i think the american people think it's crazy not to do it. heather: and while the in. ra suggests americans would have no problem sending their kids to school staffed with armed guards, one lawmaker says there is no reason that we should ever get to that point. >> here's what he says. the way to stop a bad guy with guns is have a good guy with guns. why don't we stop the bad guy from getting the gun in the first place? that is more logical thing to do rather than wait for a shootout in our schools, god forbid. heather: strong opinions on both sides. medically henneberg is live in washington with more details. hi, molly. >> reporter: hi, heather. wayne laperriere, the ceo of the national rifle association calls the newtown, connecticut, school murders, a quote, a horrible